In this episode, we talk with Shruti Vidyasagar and Shruthi Naik of Daksh. Daksh is a Bangalore based civil-society organization that uses data science to address the problem of pendency in Indian courts.

The technological paradigm has given rise to the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) This paper deals with the scope of Artificial Intelligence in the field of law in the 21st century and also sheds light upon how the growing advancements in technology is assisting professionals in their legal fields.

Guwahati: If Jabeda Begum ever looked towards the horizon, she would see the lush, rolling hills of neighbouring Bhutan. But she was in hiding when we spoke over the phone and too worried and fearful about her future to bother about the view.

DURING THE SUPREME Court’s hearing via videoconferencing on April 13, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud engaged with lawyers on its viability.

203 out of the 593 cases were connected cases, that is, cases involving the same issue which were heard along with the main case.

NEW DELHI: The coronavirus threat has forced Indian courts to embrace greater digitisation and use of technology to reduce the need for physical interface between litigants, lawyers and judges, but it will take years for the courts to transition to the next level use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as envisaged by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, said civil society organisation Daksh.

In times of adversity, the judiciary has adopted long-pending technological solutions. They shouldn’t be abandoned after the pandemic has passed.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed all district courts in the country to switch to video proceedings and authorised presiding officers to adjourn the proceedings if measures to control crowding in court rooms fail.

In the light of the pandemic-induced lockdown, the Supreme Court recently announced hearings would now take place in urgent matters through video conferencing.